Voluntary Services
Montreal Chinese Hospital
The Chinese community raised $1.000,000 toward constructing a new facility. A new 65-bed hospital opened in 1965 located at 7500 Saint-Denis Street, corner Faillon Street East, in the borough of Villeray-Saint-Michel-F Montreal Chinese Hospital joined the Quebec Hospital Association in 1966.
James Edward Lyng CA was nominated as Director and Treasurer for the year 1965.
Jane Goodall Institute
Dr. Goodall changed the world with her early research on chimpanzees, our closest-living relative. And observing chimpanzees in the wild taught Jane about the interconnectedness of all things; how animals, people, and the environment all affect one another. As a result, she helped spark global interest in "community-centred conservation" - an approach to conservation that addresses the needs of local communities, wildlife, and ecosystems so that all can harmoniously coexist. JGI Canada is the Canadian Chapter of the global Jane Goodall Institute. Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a world-wide community-centred conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall in over 30 countries.
James Edward Lyng CA was a member of the team that initiated the Canadian Foundation Chapter. He was appointed Auditor of the foundation for the following three years when the foundations office was located in Montreal, before it changed location to Toronto.
The Chartered Accountants Students Society Of Quebec
James Edward Lyng became a member of the Chartered Accountant Student Society of Quebec in 1958. He was elected to the Athletic Committee for the 1958-59 term and later served as President of the Society in 1961. An active committee member from 1958 to 1962, Lyng co-created the Student Newsletter, which was circulated to student members across Quebec City.
"Our President was born in Montreal in 1934. He graduated from D'Arcy McGee High School and attended evening courses at McGill University. He started his early training with E. C. Leetham & Co. and whilst employed with Peat, Warwick, Mitchell & Co. obtained his C.A. in 1959. He is presently employed by A. V. Roe Canada, Limited as Resident Internal Auditor. He is from a family of Irish descent and speaks French fluently. He resides in Roxboro, Que. and is the father of three children. He is presently serving his fourth year on the Students' Society Committee. He served as chairman of the Athletic Committee for three years prior to his election as president. He is a firm believer in hard work, and that no man is an island unto himself."
